Simvastatin Prescribing at STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,817
Total Quantity
71.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+6.6%
STRETTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,817 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,019 to the NHS. This is 6.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,313 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,019 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.